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Podcast #36: The "Who Gives a Shit What You Think" Episode - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

This week's podcast is inspired by an apparently controversial meme I posted on Instagram last week. And due to the uproar, we thought it only appropriate to discuss "people pleasing" and more specifically, how we all need to chill out and accept that we can't please everyone on the internet.

Apparently a lot of people took offense to my dislike for men who wear a certain fitness apparel brand. And because of this shocking uproar which occurred on my Instagram, we thought it only appropriate to discuss "people pleasing" on this week's podcast episode.  And more specifically, how we all just need to chill out and accept that we can't always please everyone ESPECIALLY random strangers on the internet.  Nor we should go out of our way to TRY and please everyone! It's a short episode but a good, little discussion we hope you'll enjoy.  And if you don't... Well, we don't really give a shit! ;)

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Podcast #34: How to Treat an "Expectation Hangover" - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

We've all experienced an "expectation hangover" at some point . A situation that just doesn't go the way we thought it would. And it leaves us feeling like crap. And this week on the podcast, we're talking all about it. AND explaining why we haven't released a new episode in almost two months.

Unfortunately an “expectation hangover” is the worst kind of hangover because it usually takes more than 24 hours to heal. And an "expectation hangover" reminds us that the whole world doesn't revolve around us and that life is full of surprises.  And this week on the podcast, we're diving right into it.  AND sharing some surprises of our own.

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Podcast #33: How to Dress a Muscular Body (and still look Feminine) - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

I'm always left wondering "HOW TO DRESS A MUSCULAR BODY TO LOOK MORE FEMININE?!" And Pinterest is never much of a help! Well, this week on the podcast, I'm finally tackling this topic with my own (strong & calloused) hands by interviewing dress designer/fashion stylist Nataly Vu in our "Fashion for Fit People" episode.

It's no surprise that I love to squat and I'm damn proud of my jacked arms, legs and walnut-crushing arse! I rock a pair of Lululemons like it's nobody's business. But when it's time to get prettied up for a date or a girl's night, I always stress about what to wear. From minimizing my football player shoulders to hiding Sarah's "muffin top," fashion designer Nataly Vu is giving us all the deets on how we can look both hot AND stylish both inside AND outside the gym. We're also covering how to look MORE jacked (or more lean) PLUS I'm calling out the worst offenders in the legging game for camel toe. Yes folks, it's another entertaining, completely random yet very insightful episode you don't wanna miss!

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Podcast #31: Using Colour Therapy to Improve Your Life - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

We all know that blue is a calming colour and red is a powerful colour. But did you know that having yellow decor in your house can stimulate productivity and organization? Yup, this week's podcast is all about "Colour Therapy" and using colour to help improve your life.

Our very own co-host Sarah actually studied interior decorating and knows a lot about colours and their therapeutic benefits! So naturally, we made it our topic for the podcast this week. And on a completely unrelated topic, I'm sharing my recent experience of getting kicked out of a gym for stuffing anti-fur pamphlets inside fur-trimmed jackets. It's a random episode for sure. But a short one so enjoy!

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Podcast #26: Natural Ways to Boost Fertility and Correct Hormonal Imbalances - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Dr. Danika Sicard (a naturopathic doctor) all about NATURAL WAYS to boost fertility and correct hormonal imbalances. And I made sure to ask plenty of questions for both my female and male listeners. It's a very informative episode if I may say so myself. Enjoy!

Our bodies produce dozens of hormones that impact everything from growth and metabolism to reproduction. And yes, our fertility is greatly influenced by age and genetics but equally (if not MORE) important is our bodies' physiological environment. Unfortunately, with the hundreds of toxic chemicals we're exposed to everyday, that means being proactive with our health and educating ourselves on hormonal wellness so that we can all make healthy babies when the time is right! 

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Podcast #23: The Vegan Comedy Episode Brought to you by PetLegz.com - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

What a random podcast! From stand-up comedy to stealing rabbits and faking orgasms, we're discussing all things "vegan humour" this week on the podcast.

Perhaps our most random episode yet! Yes, this week we're performing some epic stand-up comedy and discussing everything from stealing rabbits to faking orgasms. PLUS we're interviewing vegan comedian Matthew Piccione, discussing juicy topics like the importance of seeing the humour in everything and when "vegan jokes" go too far. This episode is also sponsored by PetLegz.com - THE coolest gift idea EVER for any fur parent who wants to rock their pet's face on a pair of yoga leggings or t-shirt. Enter JACKED at checkout to save 15%.

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How easy is it to gain muscle? How difficult is it to lose body fat? And is it even possible to do both at the same time? I personally believe it IS possible. But the scale might not be your friend during this time.  And this week on the podcast, I go into great detail as to how and why I wish we could all smash our bathroom scales.  Yep, on this episode, we're discussing how I consistently added 8 lbs. onto my frame during my bikini competitor years (and still won my shows!) Plus we're delving into ideal calorie ranges and requirements based on your goals and how to determine what your "maintenance" calories are and when to consume a caloric surplus vs. a deficit.  So get your pencils out, vegan fit fam and tune in!

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No need to eat chips next time you're craving salt. Here is my recipe for vegetables that kill a salty craving - diet approved! #JackedontheBeanstalk